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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicMinistry of External Affairs

Topic: Ministry of External Affairs

‘Highly objectionable’ — India registers protest against British envoy in Pakistan’s visit to PoK

Ministry of External Affairs takes ‘serious note’ of Jane Marriott's visit to Mirpur in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, calls it ‘infringement of India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity’.

Extending necessary consular assistance, says MEA on Nikhil Gupta, wanted by US over ‘Pannun plot’

MEA also hits out at Canadian PM over his remarks of a 'tonal' shift in India-Canada ties following US indictment of Indian national in connection with alleged Pannun murder plot.

MoS Lekhi disowns Parliament reply, leaves govt red-faced. MEA then says ‘technical correction’ needed

MEA website now says correction needed to reflect that response was by MoS V. Muraleedharan, not Lekhi. Opposition uses issue to get back at govt over Mahua Moitra's expulsion.

MoS Meenakshi Lekhi denies signing LS reply on designating Hamas as terror group, calls for inquiry

Answer attributed to Lekhi is available on both Lok Sabha and MEA websites. It refers to designation of an organisation as terrorist being covered under UAPA.

MEA confirms FBI director’s planned visit, says India has flagged Pannun’s ‘crimes’ to US

Christopher Wray’s planned visit comes amid a US federal investigation into an alleged plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, allegedly involving an Indian govt official.

Case of 2 missing Indians in Kenya discussed by Modi & President Ruto. Matter ‘sub judice’, says MEA

Zulfiqar Khan and Mohammad Kidwai vanished in Nairobi in July last year. Fifteen Kenyans have been arrested for kidnapping & murder, 13 among them belonged to an elite police force.

‘Contrary to govt policy’: MEA on US indictment implicating ‘Indian govt employee’ in Pannun ‘plot’

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi declined to share any 'further info' on inputs given by US about 'plot' to murder Sikhs for Justice general counsel Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

US indicts Indian in ‘plot to kill’ Gurpatwant Singh Pannun — ‘on directions of Indian govt employee’

According to US Justice Dept statement, ‘Indian govt employee… referenced previously serving in India’s Central Reserve Police Force’ and receiving ‘officer training’ in ‘weapons’.

Appeal filed against death sentence handed down to 8 Indian Navy veterans in Qatar, says MEA

The former Indian Navy personnel were given death sentence on 26 October. The Indian nationals, who worked with Al Dahra, were arrested in August last year in alleged espionage case.

Youth Congress leader jailed in Saudi Arabia over ‘Bharat Jodo poster’ returns home, tells his story

Bhopal: A 25-year-old Youth Congress leader imprisoned in Saudi Arabia for the last eight months allegedly for being a “political agent” was released earlier this...

On Camera

Where are women in India’s gig economy? The question we forgot to ask in the outcry

In India, women remain concentrated in a narrow range of sectors such as beauty and hairdressing, household maintenance, residential care, and parts of the education sector.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

American Stryker among options we’re looking at to bolster northern front, says Army chief Gen Dwivedi

ThePrint was first to report, on 1 February 2023, India & US were in talks for co-production of 8-wheel-drive infantry fighting vehicle developed by General Dynamics Land Systems.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.